〜というと~to iu to

How it works

1. 

   When someone says “a town surrounded by mountains,” what kind of place comes to mind?

2. 

   Use 「というと」 to pick up on what the other person just said and share the image or impression it brings to mind.

3. 

   Add 「というと」 after the topic word. A phrase like “a town surrounded by mountains” works too.

4. 

   What follows is an association the topic brings to mind, not necessarily a fact you have confirmed by seeing it yourself.

5. 

   In conversation, you can also introduce a topic with 「というと」 and ask what impression it brings to the other person’s mind.

6. 

   “A town near the sea” brings fish dishes to mind. Notice that the topic comes first, followed by the association.

Example sentences

• 山やまyamaにni囲まれた町かこまれたまちkakomaretamachiとtoいうiuと、to、静かで自然しずかでしぜんshizukadeshizenがga多いおおいooi印象いんしょうinshouがga

In a conversation

Check yourself

1. Level 1 · Recognise

   Which sentence is correct?

   A内陸の平野にある大きな盆地というと、夏は非常に蒸し暑くて冬は肌寒い気候を思い浮かべます。B内陸の平野にある大きな盆地というに、夏は非常に蒸し暑くて冬は肌寒い気候を思い浮かべます。C内陸の平野にある大きな盆地というだ、夏は非常に蒸し暑くて冬は肌寒い気候を思い浮かべます。D内陸の平野にある大きな盆地といいと、夏は非常に蒸し暑くて冬は肌寒い気候を思い浮かべます。

2. Level 1 · Recognise

   Listen and choose the meaning

   AWhen I hear about this traditional textile, I imagine a high-quality fabric woven carefully by artisans over a long time.BWhen I hear about this traditional textile, I think of it as something very popular with tourists as a souvenir.CWhen I hear about this traditional textile, I get the impression that it is used only for special-occasion kimono and obi.DWhen I hear about this traditional textile, I associate it with distinctive patterns and vivid colors.

3. Level 2 · Build

   Put the words in order

   When I think of this traditional textile, I imagine a high-quality fabric carefully woven by artisans over time.

   かけて丁寧に織る高級なこの伝統的な織物というと、職人が時間をでも布を想像します。
   Check

4. Level 3 · Use

   What goes in the blank?

   山に囲まれた町____、静かで自然が多い印象があります。

   Speaking of a town surrounded by mountains, it feels quiet and full of nature.

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• 〜というとspeaking of; brings to mind

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